Light for My Path Daily Devotion- Words from the Cross

Bible Reading

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:45-46 ESV)

Hymn ELH 337:1,6Our Blessed Savior Seven Times Spoke

Our blessed Savior seven times spoke When on the cross our sins He took And died lest we should perish. Let us His last and dying words In our remembrance cherish.

The fifth, “My God, My God, O why Forsake Me?” Hark, the awe-full cry! Lord, Thou wast here forsaken That we might be received on high; Let this hope not be shaken.

Prayer

Jesus, my Savior, You were forsaken by Your Father so that I could become His child. Strengthen my faith, that I may never forsake You, and cling to the promise of forgiveness and salvation. Amen.

Light for My Path Daily Devotion- Words from the Cross

Bible Reading

After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. (John 19:28-29 ESV)

Hymn ELH 337:1,5Our Blessed Savior Seven Times Spoke

Our blessed Savior seven times spoke When on the cross our sins He took And died lest we should perish. Let us His last and dying words In our remembrance cherish.

The Savior’s fourth word was “I thirst.” O mighty Prince of Life, Thy thirst For us and our salvation Is truly great; do help us, then, That we escape damnation.

Prayer

Jesus, my Savior, help me, by faith, to thirst for Your Word and sacraments. Amen.

Light for My Path Daily Devotion- Words from the Cross

Bible Reading

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. (John 19:26-27 ESV)

Hymn ELH 337:1,4Our Blessed Savior Seven Times Spoke

Our blessed Savior seven times spoke When on the cross our sins He took And died lest we should perish. Let us His last and dying words In our remembrance cherish.

To weeping Mary, standing by, “Behold thy son,” now hear Him cry; To John, “Behold thy mother.” Provide, O Lord, for those we leave; Let each befriend the other.

Prayer

O God, in mercy Your Son cared for His mother, even as He died for her sins and mine. Teach me to care for others, living out my faith in the full knowledge that Jesus has saved me. In His name I pray. Amen.